PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
With respect to nonfederal forest and other rural lands to assist in the advancement of forest resources management; the encouragement of the production of timber; the control of insects and diseases affecting trees and forests; the control of rural fires; the efficient utilization of wood and wood residues, including the recycling of wood fiber; the improvement and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat; and the planning and conduct of urban and community forestry programs.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. AGRICULTURE;
- Forestry;
- Stabilization and Conservation Service;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;
- Land/Property Owner;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);